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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
January 22, 2008
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
Post Office Box 1000
Washington, N.C. 27889-1000
Attention: Bill Biddlecome
080205
Subject: Request for a NW 14 permit/ DWQ certification for the replacement of Bridge # 143 on SR 1123
(Billy Gun Club Rd.) in Bertie County.
The NCDOT requests a NW 14 Permit and corresponding DWQ certification for the replacement
of bridge #143 in Bertie County, NC. The bridge is located on SR 1123 approximately 7 miles south of
Lewiston/Woodville. The bridge spans an unnamed tributary/swamp that flows into Indian Creek
approximately 0.2 miles downstream. The Division of Water Quality classifies Indian Creek as Class "C"
waters, which is also designated an anadromous fish spawning area. Bridge # 143 is currently a steel and
wooden structure that is 46 ft. long by 18 ft. wide. This structure will be removed using NCDOT's
guidelines for bridge demolition and removal. The proposed bridge will be realigned to the south
approximately 30 ft. The new bridge structure will be 50 ft. in length by 30 ft. wide and built with a cored
slab concrete deck, support piles and bents. The proposed alignment will involve building new bridge
approaches that will impact 7,200 sq. ft (0.170 acres) of riverine wetlands. The wetland is under 404 COE
jurisdiction and there are no coastal wetland species within the project area. These impacts will be
mitigated through the EEP and the removal of the old approach fill. The removal of the old approach fill
will result in 0.052 acres of restored riverine wetland. The remaining 0.118 acres will be mitigated through
EEP. The impacts to the wetlands have been minimized to the extent practical for the project area. This
state road SR 1123 provides the only access to approximately 250 acres of agricultural farmland. The
bridge realignment is necessary to keep the road open and provide access for farmers to the land during the
time period of the bridge replacement. The provided permit drawings and project location map show the
wetland impacts and restoration area. NCDOT will also be applying for a LAMA Major permit in
conjunction with this application. Included with this letter are the PCN, permit drawings, photographs and
location map. If you have questions please do not hesitate to call me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Jerry Jennings
Acting Division One Engineer
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Division One Environmental Officer
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December 10, 2007
Mr. Bill Biddlecome
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Washington Regulatory Field Office
Post Office Box 1000
Washington, North Carolina 27889-1000
Dear Mr. Biddlecome:
Subject: EEP Mitigation Acceptance Letter:
B-3612, Replace Bridge Number 143 on SR 1123 over Indian Creek,
Bertie County; Roanoke River Basi~.~ (Cataloging Unit 03010107);
Northern Outer Coastal Plain (NOS;. P) Eco-Region
The purpose of this letter is to notify yo~.i that t.."~e Ecosystem Enhancement Program
(EEP) will provide the compensatory riparian wetland mitiga*.iun for the unavoidable impact
associated with the above referenced proje~a. As ind~. •~.*ed in ,he NCDOT's mitigation request
dated November 26, 2007, riparian wetland mitigation rom E};P is required for approximately
0.118 acre riparian wetland impact.
Riparian wetland mitigation associated with this projecr will be provided in accordance
with Section X of the Amendment No. 2 to she M~.ts~oran:l~..im of Agreement between the N. C.
Department of Environment and Natural F_esou~~ces, tl;e N. C. Department of Transportation, and
the U. S. Arn1y Corps of Engineers fii?y ~~~w~;'v ~ c?n Marih $, '?007 (Tri-Party Iv10A). EEP
commits to implement sufhtcient riparian .~;:~;:~rL ?:r.tigaiicm up ro 0236 riparian wetland credits
to offset .he in~na~as associated wish t~rs project ~~.~ rh,y erz.l ~~` the ititOA year in which this project
is permitted. If the above referenced impact i m.a~~s~° are re~~sised, Shen this mitigation acceptance
letter will no longer be valid and a ~ie•+ r_± -a °_i,.;; ~~,c°~t~~:ncy ;<:~tcr Uzi'--' be required from EEF.
if you lave any questions ~r ~ez~i .~~+. ~,;;_ ~ ~~1 ant ~l^3!ic?1, please contact Ms. Beth
Harmon at 919-71 ~-19? 9.
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bV'illi~trr~D. Gilmore, P.E.
EEP Director
cc: Mr. Jerry Jennings, P.E., NCDOT Division 1 Engineer
Mr. Clay Willis, NCDOT Division 1 Environmental Officer
Mr. Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., NCDOT - PDEA
Mr. Brian Wrenn, Division of Water Quality, Wetlands/401 Unit
File: B-3612
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North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program, 1b52 l`lail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 21699-I6S2 / 919-115-0416 / www.nceep.net

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PROGRAM
December 10, 2007
Mr. Jerry Jennings, P.E.
Division One Engi~~eer
Norih Carolina Department of Transportation
113 Airport Drive, Suite 100
Edenton, North Carolina 27932
Dear Mr. Jennings:
Subject: EEP Mitigation Acceptance Letter:
B-3612, Replace Bridge Number 143 on ~;R 1123 over Indian
Creek, Bertie County; WBS Element Number 331 ~i3.1.1
The pure+se of this letter is to notify you that the Ecosystem Eril~~~ncement
Program !~EL:~ ~ ~`? p,~ovide the .orrpensatory riparian wetland mitigation for the subject
pr~rct tja::1 o~:i ._~ e ~~~_~r~r ;_-.ti~n srpplied by you on November 26, 2007, the impacts
are lucatv~_i i _ C'~.; ~~ ~t' ±=.;1'~ ? ._~`!1.° R~an,.~'~e .~Zi~-er 3asin in the Northern Outer Coastal
Pl~~,in (1\t!C},) , . ~~.on, a;~.-.i are as lol'~titi's:
' , t.<.;-i;,:: ti~r'e: ~~n is 0.118 acre
i~~P :. ~r~t.nitis to irnC~~rr~e ~t,.r;~; ~:+t~icient compensatory rip~~rian ~etiand
r i~~.i:~~i to ;?ffs~;.t }tie iril.,:~tits ~,:?d.i~i~.:. ~,~wh this proj~:ct by the end of the ~~IOA Year
lit ''ri?il;.l 11);i ~C)?'+.> ~°41 +~ ~uli,ai`~.•~a I:l'.._;:C'_'dal"iCe y~'1t~7 JeCC?On ~ Of "i.' ;\T"l'n~i[T1t;ntNO. 2
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f~~-~~irorrr~~„nt u~~:i ~~ ~~:~~_ii•.al ~~' ,~~.~;:,. ;;, ~ i ,rth Carolina Departrnerit o~~~r~~~;srortation,
un~j tl~ , ~~. S. ~r}r.y ~ ~.~ps o~ Er.~~r.e~rs, f~:ll4 -~ec_~ted on March ~, ::'Ov7. li"~i~ above
referenced imp~3ct amounts are retris~d, tr..n this mitigation acceptance letter ~~~ill no
longer be valid and a new mitigati~~n acceptance letter will be required from EEP.
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North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program,1552 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 21b99-ib52 / 9i9-715-047b / www.nceep.net

Office Use Only: Form Version March OS
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
I. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit ^ Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
^ Section 10 Permit ^ Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
® 401 Water Quality Certification ^ Express 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NW 14
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ^
4. If payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed
for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, complete section VIII,
and check here:
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here:
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: NCDOT Division One
Mailing Address: 113 Airport Drive
Edenton. N.C. 27932
Telephone Number: 252-482-7977 Fax Number: 252-482-8722
E-mail Address: tcwillis(a~dot.state.nc.us
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
iJame:
Company Affiliation: ___
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number: Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans ir. relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps maybe included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: Bridge Replacement # 143 on SR 1123 Billy Gun Club Road
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): B-3612 wbs # 33163.1.1
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN):
4. Location
County: Bertie County Nearest Town: Lewiston Woodville
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number):
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): Take NC 11 north
towards Lewiston-Woodville in Bertie County turn right on SR 1108 Indians Woods Rd. and
travel for 4.5 miles then turn right on SR 1123 (Billy Gun Club Rd.) The bridge is
approximately 2.3 miles down SR 1123.
5. Site coordinates (hor linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that
separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum): 35.01181335 °N 77.179789 °W
6. Property size (acres): 2.0 acres
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Unnamed tributaryto Indian Creek
8. River Basin: Roanoke River Basin
(Note -this must be one of N31-th Carolina's seventeen designated rr~ajor river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http:.`/h2o.enr.state.nc.us/adminis~laps!.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: The existing bride is a 18' X 46` wooden bride with two
interior bents supported by wood piles The existing roadway is a 16-18 ft. Qravel surface
roadway with 4-6 Qrassed shoulders. This bridge crosses a riverine Cyprus-Gum swamp that
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drains to Indian Creek approximately 0 3 miles downstream. Indian Creek is classified as a
Class "C" water by the Division of Water Quality and anadromous fish spawmn~ waters by
the Wildlife Resource Commission Landuse within the project area is dominated by forestry
and row crop~riculture
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: The
existing wooden bride deck and piles will be removed in accordance with NCDOT
guidelines for brirl~e demolition and removal The new bride structure will be placed on
new ali ng ment approximately 30 ft to the south The new bride will be 50 feet in length by
30 feet wide The new bride will be a single span cored slab concrete structure supported by
concrete~iles The old fill approaches will be removed and graded to the adiacent wetland
elevation This will restore approximately 0 052 acres of riverine wetlands. Equipment used
during this project will include crane excavator grading equipment and dump trucks.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work : Replace a bride that has been scheduled for
replacement due to structural concerns and a deteriorating substructure.
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USAGE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.LP. project, along with
construction schedules. A LAMA maior permit has been applied for on this project.
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
NONE
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. Each impact must be
listed separately in the tables below (e.g., culvert installation should be listed separately from
riprap dissipater pads). Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary. All proposed impacts,
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permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an
accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial)
should be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems.
Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate.
Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for
wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional
space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: This project will impact 7,200
~. feet of Riverine wetlands. This is the result of relocating the road approximately 30 ft. to
the south on new alignment.
2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, but are not limited to
mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams,
separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding. NONE e
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact Type of Wetland
(e.g., forested, marsh,
herbaceous, bog, etc.) Located within
100-year
Floodplain
(yes/no) Distance to
Nearest
Stream
(linear feet) Area of
Impact
(acres)
Site Permanent Fill Riverine Cyprus-Gum swamp Yes 10 0.170

Total Wetland Impact (acres) 0.170
3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 1.20 acres
4. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identify temporary
impacts. Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill or culverts, dam
construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e.g., cement walls, rip-rap, crib
walls, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed,
plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams
must be included. To calculate acreage, multiply length X width, then divide by 43,560.
Stream Impact
Number
(indicate on map)
Stream Name
Type of Impact Perennial or
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Intermittent'. Average
Stream Width
Before Impact Impact
Length
(linear feet) Area of
Impact
(acres)

Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) NONE NONE
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5. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not limited to
fill, excavation, dred~in~, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc. NONE
Open Water Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma) Name of Waterbody
(if applicable)
Type of Impact Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay,
ocean, etc.) Area of
Impact
(acres)

Total Open Water Impact (acres) NONE
6. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resulting from the project:
Stream Impact (acres): NONE
Wetland Impact (acres): 0.170
Open Water Impact (acres): NONE
Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres) 0.170
Total Stream Impact (linear feet): NONE
7. Isolated Waters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ^ Yes ®No
Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and
the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet). Please note that this section only
applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USACE.
8. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ^ uplands ^ stream ^ wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e. g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond:
Size of watershed draining to pond:
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Expected pond surface area:
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
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description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
NCDOT will remove the old road bed resulting in 0.052 acres of restored riverine wetland
The remaining balance of 0.118 acres is being proposed to be mitigated through the
Ecosystem Enhancement Program. The old road bed will be graded to match the adjacent
wetland elevation and tilled to reduce compacted soils. Once the roadbed is~repared then
wetland vegetation can be planted and monitored by the Roadside Environmental Division
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at
[phone] to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating
that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For
additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP
website at http:,//www.nceep.net;/pagesiinlieureplace.hhn. If use of the NCEEP is proposed,
please check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): N/A
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): N/A
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0.118 acres
Amount ofNon-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
1. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of
public (federal/state) land? Yes ® No ^
2. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPAiSEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinatar at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ^ No
3. If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please
attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final apl,~roval letter. Yes ^ No ^
X. Propased Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
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were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts. Impacts to wetlands have been
avoided through the reduction in the footprint of the relocated roadbed. The realignment of the
road was established at the nearest distance from the existing road that is practical.
This project is unique because the road provides the only access to approximately 250 acres of
agricultural land. It would create a hardship on the farmer to close this road and replace the
bridge on the same alignment Placing the bridge on new aliment to the south will allow
NCDOT to key the road open while the bridge is being replaced. The option of an off-site
detour is not available at this location. The old roadbed will be removed, which will restore
approximately 0 052 acres of riverine wetland. The remaining wetland impact can be miti ag ted
for by using the Ecosystem Enhancement Prog am.
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2002, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCEEP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete.
An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's
Drab Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina (see DWQ website for most current
version.).
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
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Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC
2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please
identify )? Yes ^ No
2. If "yes", identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers.
If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the
buffer multipliers.
Zone* Impact Multi lier Required
i..,...,...,, c ,.«~ p r,r:,:,.,,«:,..,
1 ~ ~ 3 (2 for Catawba)
2 1.5
', Total
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additiona120 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
3. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e.,
Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration /Enhancement, or Payment into the
Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified
within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0244, or .0260. N/A
XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss
stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from
the property. 1f percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations
demonstrating total proposed impervious level. The existing impervious surface consist of the
roadway on SR 1123. This surface tivill be widened a couple feet on either side, so the
impervious surface area wal increase slightly. The water will be directed off the bridge surface
and roadway onto the gassed shoulders. This will maintain the existing diffuse flow off the
shoulder of the roadway.
XII. Sewage Disposal (required by D'1~'Q)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
No wastewater will be generated from this project.
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XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ^ No
Is this anafter-the-fact permit application? Yes ^ No
XIV. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ)
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional
development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes ^ No
If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with
the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description:
XV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
Applicant/Agent's Si~ature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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